Arizona
Looking for the best mountain biking in Arizona? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Arizona. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top Mountain Biking Spots in and near Arizona
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Queen Creek, Arizona
Hike the Dynamite and Goldmine Loop
5.04.7 mi / 773 ft gainThis trail is a moderately-rated hike. It is used for a variety of activities including hiking, mountain biking, running, and walking. To access the trail, it is important to note that there is a $7 cash parking fee, so be prepared! The beginning of the trail is the most challenging part as it ...Read more -
Page, Arizona
Hike the Page Mesa Trail
13.2 mi / 800 ft gainThe best way to loop is counter-clockwise, to avoid unnecessary uphill distance. The trail features wonderful wildflowers in the spring, and is open year round. The Page Mesa Trail typically takes between 1 and 3 hours to hike. The trail is also a fabulous location for mountain biking and is dog ...Read more -
Sedona, Arizona
Airport Loop Trail
5.03.28 mi / 338 ft gainAirport Loop Trail is a loop trail where you may see wildflowers located near Sedona, Arizona.Read more -
Scottsdale, Arizona
Hike Bell's Pass
7.3 mi / 1700 ft gainStarting at 1800 ft elevation, the trail begins at Gateway Loop. This part of the trail will start off pretty flat and be more crowded than Bell's Pass depending on the day and time you are hiking. If you enjoy running this would be the time to do it before you reach Bell's Pass and the incline i...Read more -
Tucson, Arizona
Mountain Bike the Desperado Loop
3.6 mi / 231 ft gainThe Desperado Loop in the Sweetwater Preserve is a great introductory mountain biking loop that is perfect for beginners, yet the Loop can also be tied into the larger Sweetwater Trail System for more advanced riders. Beginning from the parking lot, the Desperado Trail loop quickly rises to a rid...Read more -
Flagstaff, Arizona
MTB the Hart Prairie Loop
15.2 mi / 1198 ft gainThis outstanding loop takes in high altitude meadows, aspen glades, fabulous evergreen forest, and unbelievable views in the San Francisco Peaks. The ride lacks any technical challenges, but long and consistent uphill grades (at high elevation) make for a good workout. The reward is an ending tha...Read more -
Chinle, Arizona
Hope Arch
4.01.46 mi / 95 ft gain…Not sure about everyone else, but who doesn’t enjoy a less visited natural arch?!This natural arch sits in Chinle's small town, just west of Canyon De Chelly National Monument. Hope Arch is definitely a gem that the locals know about, and the tourists do not, so if you plan to explore this arch,...Read more -
Yavapai County, Arizona
Bell Trail
7.12 mi / 591 ft gainBell Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Rimrock, Arizona.Read more -
Sedona, Arizona
Chapel Trail to Broken Arrow Trail to Mystic Trail Loop
3.77 mi / 446 ft gainChapel Trail to Broken Arrow Trail to Mystic Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Sedona, Arizona.Read more -
Black Canyon City, Arizona
Badger Springs Wash Trail
5.01.48 mi / 98 ft gainBadger Springs Wash Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Cordes Junction, Arizona.Read more -
Phoenix, Arizona
Hidden Valley Trail Via Mormon Trail
3.63 mi / 863 ft gainHidden Valley Trail Via Mormon Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Phoenix, Arizona.Read more -
Scottsdale, Arizona
Upper Ranch and Brown's Ranch Road Trail
3.98 mi / 154 ft gainUpper Ranch and Brown's Ranch Road Trail is a loop trail where you may see wildflowers located near Scottsdale, Arizona.Read more -
Sedona, Arizona
Huckaby Trail
4.05.95 mi / 797 ft gainHuckaby Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Sedona, Arizona.Read more